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that she stands before Council tonight following another horrific fire service related tragedy. This past week Local 2665 lost a fellow firefighter in the line of duty while assisting in rescue efforts on a college campus in Columbia. She stated that the specific location of this incident struck a cord because a large portion of University City’s population consists of transient college students who reside in multi-residential dwellings. The combination of this lifestyle and living conditions can present increased risks. It is for this reason that Local 2665 wished to advise the public of the importance of developing and familiarizing themselves with an emergency evacuation plan. Ms. Stuhlman stated that the evacuation plan should include at least two exits from your home, a centralized meeting area, and to the extent that it is possible, an accountability plan to assist emergency response crews in rapidly locating any additional trapped victims. It is their hope that this incident heightens everyone’s awareness of the importance of developing and executing a plan for emergency situations. Elsie Glickert, 6712 Etzel Political Signs Ms. Glickert stated that spring is here and everyone knows that along with spring comes crocuses and political signs. She stated that candidates for City Council, as well as School Board candidates, should all be alerted to the fact that they cannot use public property, i.e., tree lawns, parks or medians, to exhibit political signs. She stated that they also cannot use the UCity logo. Ms. Glickert stated that she did not believe that these actions were being done with any viciousness; they just do not understand what the rules and regulations are. Ms. Glickert suggested that the administration put the regulations in writing and send them out to all of the candidates. Farmers’ Market Ms. Glickert stated that she would like to see Council give some type of recognition to Jim, who is one of the farmers at the market. She stated that he is a second -generation farmer whose family has operated a booth in the U City Loop for many years. Trolley Tree Removal Ms Glickert stated that the designation of Tree City USA was given to University City in the early 1970(s) and U City was the first municipality in St. Louis County to receive this honor. She said now this irresponsible request from the Loop Trolley Company, or whatever their current name is, to remove a tree outside of their voted boundary. She stated that the Trolley Company has not received final approval by the Federal authority and their request for immediate attention for migrating birds prior to March st 1 is very touching, but suspicious. Ms. Glickert stated that she would like Council to give her permission to excavate the southeast corner of Forsyth and Big Bend to erect a hot dog stand that she knows will be very successful. She stated that she would like immediate consideration, prior to the March winds and April showers, which will create a mess in that area. She doesn’t have financing finalized, but that will come, because she’s a nice person and has lived in University City a